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ACE-Cert ACE Personal Trainer Online Training
The questions for ACE Personal Trainer were last updated at Jul 18,2025.
- Exam Code: ACE Personal Trainer
- Exam Name: American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT)
- Certification Provider: ACE-Cert
- Latest update: Jul 18,2025
A client is planning a weekend ski trip at a high altitude and would like to maximize time on the slopes.
Which of the following is the BEST recommendation?
- A . "To adjust to the higher altitudes more efficiently, keep breaks to a minimum."
- B . "In order to acclimate to the altitude quickly, plan to ski as soon as you arrive.”
- C . "To lessen the effects of altitude sickness, attempt the largest hills at the beginning of your ski trip."
- D . "Allow your body to gradually acclimate by waiting until the day after arrival to begin skiing."
How should an ACE certified Personal Trainer BEST reduce risk associated with this exercise?
- A . Have the client’s hand touch a wall for support.
- B . Instruct the client to increase momentum.
- C . Replace the step with one of a smaller height.
- D . Use a dowel to increase Balance and stability.
What concept drives motivation and adherence through positive thinking, belief in self, and belief in success and mastery?
- A . Self-accountability
- B . Positive feedback
- C . Intrinsic motivation
- D . Self-efficacy
What would be the MOST appropriate kinesthetic cue for the client performing this exercise?
- A . "Make sure to look forward in front of your fingertips."
- B . "Watch me See how I keep my spine aligned with my head?"
- C . Gently push the client’s head into alignment with the spine.
- D . Place a dowel rod across the client’s back and ask the client to touch their head to it.
Which of the following terms BEST describes a lateral curve in the spine?
- A . Neutral spine
- B . Lordosis
- C . Scoliosis
- D . Kyphosis
The informed consent form should include which of the following?
- A . A waiver that releases the trainer from liability
- B . Questions about the client’s medical history
- C . Questions about the client’s previous exercise history
- D . Information about the risks and benefits of exercise
The spouse of a client calls the ACE certified Personal Trainer to find out how close the client is to achieving a 20 lb (9 0 kg) weight-loss goal. The spouse wants to plan a reward for the client once the goal is achieved.
Which response by the trainer would be MOST appropriate?
- A . Explain that no information can be disclosed over the phone, but that the client’s mid-
assessment evaluation can be mailed. - B . Explain that questions regarding the client’s fitness results must be directed to the client.
- C . Explain that the client already has established rewards and that additional rewards may impact goal attainment.
- D . Notify the spouse that the client is close to achieving the goal, and that a reward at this time would be a better motivator.
Following four weeks of free-weight instruction and demonstrations, a client is not improving and frequently makes the same mistakes even after repeated corrections. The ACE certified Personal Trainer is currently using verbal cues to instruct him through the exercise.
Which of the following teaching methods would be MOST effective to help the client gain a better understanding of what the trainer wants him to do?
- A . Continue to demonstrate proper strength-training techniques to the client.
- B . Incorporate a kinesthetic method to guide the client through effective execution.
- C . Use the same words and methods every time for consistency and to reduce confusion.
- D . Continue to praise the client for progress even when the execution is not correct.
What effect does taking beta-blockers have on an individual’s cardiovascular assessment result?
- A . Increases heart rate recovery time
- B . Produces an elevated heart rate
- C . Decreases heart rate recovery time
- D . Produces a lower heart rate
After programming-a moderate to high intensity exercise program for a new 38-year-old client, the ACE certified Personal Trainer learns they have been doubling each workout at each session, exceeding your initial suggestions.
The trainer should:
- A . Enthusiastically acknowledge the client’s efforts and explain that they will achieve their goals faster.
- B . Reprogram the sessions to their demonstrated ability and energy.
- C . Educate the client to the signs symptoms, and risks of overtraining.
- D . Require the client to follow the original program until the next fitness test.